Assistant professor opening in cognitive and affective neuroscience

Northwestern University; Evanston (IL); On-site; USD 115,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid leave

Tuition benefits

Pre-tax accounts

Retirement plans

Wellness programs

Job summary

Northwestern University in Evanston invites applications for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the WCAS Psychology Department's Cognitive and Affective Neuroscience Program. The successful candidate will pursue an independent research program, teach graduate and undergraduate courses, and fulfill department service obligations matched to rank.

Applicants should have a PhD or terminal degree and a research focus in Cognitive Neuroscience, Affective Neuroscience, or a

Qualifications

• PhD or terminal degree required.
• Tenure-track Assistant Professor position.
• Research focus in Cognitive Neuroscience or Affective Neuroscience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an independent research program.
• Teach graduate and undergraduate courses.
• Fulfill department service obligations.

Job description

Department: WCAS Psychology

The Department of Psychology at Northwestern University invites applications for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the department's Cognitive and Affective Neuroscience Program. Applicants should have a research focus in Cognitive Neuroscience, Affective Neuroscience, or a closely related discipline.

The anticipated start date is September 1, 2027. The position is full time, and progress will be evaluated through a reappointment process mid-way along the tenure clock. The successful candidate will maintain an active, independent research program, teach a combination of graduate and undergraduate courses, and fulfill department service obligations commensurate with rank. PhD or similar terminal degree required.

Salary

The expected base pay range for this position is $115,000 - $140,000.

This base pay range is for a nine-month academic appointment, does not include summer salary, and is subject to negotiation.

Northwestern University has provided a pay range representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for the position. The pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors including (but not limited to) the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate including years since terminal degree, training, and field or discipline; departmental budget availability; internal comparators; and external market pay for comparable jobs.

Benefits

• health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• paid medical/sick and parental leave
• tuition benefits for the employee and dependents
• pre-tax and flex spending accounts for commuting and dependent care
• generous retirement savings options
• wellness programs

For a comprehensive overview of available benefits, including eligibility details, visit us at Northwestern Benefits to learn more.

Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics, including disability and veteran status. View Northwestern's non-discrimination statement. Job applicants who wish to request an accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX Compliance. View additional information on the accommodations process.